In which our columnist takes one for the team – and explains cheese curds.
Green Plate Special
Green Plate Special: Red cabbage is a keeper
The underrated workhorse of the winter kitchen grows locally and stores well.
Green Plate Special: Beans are good for the planet, but can be tiresome to eat
The solution? Next time you cook, play hide-and-seek with the legumes.
Green Plate Special: At your next gathering, set a new, plant-based default
You’d be amazed at the difference it makes – both to people’s eating habits and the planet.
Green Plate Special: As the North Pole melts, Santa is vulnerable
This year, offer him vegan cookies and oat milk, and help stave off climate change, in a small way.
Green Plate Special: Selling seafood that helps the fish – and the fishermen
Portland-based Gulf of Maine Sashimi is on a mission to sell pristine fish from underused fisheries.
Green Plate Special: Too many leftovers? Add puff pastry
Wrap them in puff pastry (check out the easier homemade version here) and call it a party.
Green Plate Special: DIY Christmas crackers equal less waste
And while you’re at it, why not tuck some sustainability messages inside?
Green Plate Special: No fan of fake meat? You can still reduce the real stuff
The fake-meat trend has appealing effects, but veggie-packed turkey sliders can come close.
Green Plate Special: Brussels sprout stalks are edible, too
Yes, prepping it is a bit of work. But you get to feel good about yourself for not throwing food away.